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Parents, teachers and students press SFUSD for clearer schedules, tech access and special-education supports

Board of Education of the San Francisco Unified School District · July 28, 2020
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Summary

During more than two hours of public comment, families, staff and students told trustees they need translated materials, concrete schedules, device and hotspot help, clearer IEP procedures, and district guidance on pandemic pods and community learning hubs.

Dozens of parents, teachers and students addressed the board during public comment on the fall learning plan and related concerns. The recurring themes were equity, clarity and service continuity.

Technology and access: Callers asked for clear plans on device and hotspot distribution, and for help where cellular broadband is poor. The district said it distributed thousands of Chromebooks and around 3,500 hotspots during spring and plans additional site-based distributions in August; staff acknowledged pockets of limited cell coverage (e.g., Sunnydale) and said they are working with city partners and providers to expand…

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